Weather strip



Dec. 21 1926. I 1,611,705

J. T. ZIVERT WEATHER STRIP Filed May 10, 1926 Patented Dec. 21, 1926.

UNITED STATES JOHN T. ZIVERT, OF ROXBURY, MASSACHUSETTS.

WEATHER STRIP.

Application filed May 10,

This invention relates to an improved weather strip adapted for use inassociation with windows and window frames for providing a weather anddust proof joint.

The invention has reference to two slightly different embodiments, oneof which is adapted for disposition between the upper and lower sashesand the corresponding portions of the window frame and the other one ofwhich is adapted for disposition between the sashes themselves in orderto pro vide a. good joint at three places to exclude all dust, cold airand extraneous matter.

My principal object is to generally improve upon inventions of thisclass by providing one of exceeding simplicity which is very inexpensiveto both the manufacturer and user, and is such in construction as toeffectively serve the purpose for which it has been designed.

Other objects and advantages will become apparent from the followingdescriptlon and drawing.

In the accompanying drawing forming a part of this application and inwhich like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout thesame:

Figure 1 is a vertical section through a conventional form of windowshowing the several appliances in operative position.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the invention.

Figure 3 is a transverse section through the device as seen in Figure 2.

Figure 4: is a perspective view of the other embodiment of theinvention, and

Figure 5 is a transverse section on the plane of the line 5-5 of Figure4.

In the drawing, the reference character 1 designates generally thewindow frame, 2 represents the upper sliding sash, and 3 the lower sash.As before indicated, one form of the invention is adapted fordisposition between the upper and lower sashes at the top and bottomrespectively adjacent the corresponding portions of the window frame.This form of the invention is generally designated by the referencecharacter 4 and is seen plainly in Figures 2 and 3. It simply comprisesa metal strip 5 bent into channel formation, together with a packing offelt 6, suitably fastened in place. The chan- 1926. Serial No. 108,112.

neled backing member is provided at longitudinally spaced points withopenings 7 to accommodate appropriate fasteners, preferably small woodscrews.

The other embodiment of the invention is generally designated by thereference character S and here again we find a channel shaped metallicpacking member 9 in which a strip of felt 10 is appropriately fastened.It will be noticed, however, that attaching ears 10 are struck out fromthe cent 'al portion of the backing member and additional attaching ears11 of a slightly different design are struck out from the end portions.Moreover, the felt is constructed to extend beneath the last namedattaching ears 11v as at 12.

It is plain to be seen that when all three of the weather strips are inplace, an ellicient joint is provided at the several points indicated,thus excluding cold air, beating rain, and dust.

No doubt, by considering the description in connection with thedrawings, persons familiar with devices of this class will be able toobtain a clear understanding of the same. For this reason a more lengthydescription is thought unnecessary.

Having thus described the invention, what I claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent is As anew article of manufacture,a weatherstrip adapted for disposition between adja' cent portions of a pair ofsliding window sashes comprising a metallic backing member of channelshaped cross section provided at longitudinally spaced points withopenings for passage of appropriate fasteniugs, a plurality of aperturedattaching ears struck out from the central portion of the backing memberand extending at right angles thereto, and additional aperturedattaching ears struck out from the end portions of the back member, astrip of felt fitted between the side portions of the channel member andhaving its outer edge projecting beyond with the corresponding edges ofsaid side portions, the end portions of the felt being provided withextensions adapted to underlie the end attaching ears.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

JOHN T. ZIVERT.

